Living in Merrionette Park, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Merrionette Park · Census data 2020–2024
Merrionette Park has 2,354 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $56,515 (32% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $173,400, the median rent is $1,296/month.
Merrionette Park at a glance
- Population
- 2,354
- Median age
- 34.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $56,515State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $173,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,296/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 73%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Merrionette Park a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 12.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Merrionette Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Merrionette Park the median home value is $173,400, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,296 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,482 a month in housing costs.
Merrionette Park median household income
The median household income in Merrionette Park is $56,515 and the income per person is $39,052. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Merrionette Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,065
- Owner-occupied
- 73%
- Renter-occupied
- 27%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.23
Merrionette Park demographics
- Population
- 2,354
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 1,054
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Merrionette Park ›
Education in Merrionette Park
25% of adults 25 and older in Merrionette Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Merrionette Park
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Merrionette Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrionette Park | 2,354 | $56,515 | $173,400 | $1,296 |
| Blue Island | 21,741 | $59,489 | $178,700 | $1,072 |
| Alsip | 18,583 | $66,585 | $225,000 | $1,140 |
| Calumet Park | 6,855 | $53,556 | $184,700 | $1,288 |
| Robbins | 4,556 | $40,668 | $121,300 | $1,553 |
| Evergreen Park | 19,420 | $95,719 | $267,500 | $1,420 |
| Crestwood | 10,579 | $75,752 | $195,200 | $1,334 |
| Oak Lawn | 56,861 | $83,911 | $281,200 | $1,335 |
| Posen | 5,292 | $73,051 | $172,900 | $1,372 |
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What is the median household income in Merrionette Park, IL?
The median household income in Merrionette Park is $56,515, 32% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Merrionette Park?
The median home value in Merrionette Park is $173,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Merrionette Park?
The median gross rent in Merrionette Park is $1,296 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Merrionette Park, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Merrionette Park?
The median age in Merrionette Park is 34.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Merrionette Park?
The average commute to work in Merrionette Park is 28 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Merrionette Park?
The unemployment rate in Merrionette Park is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Merrionette Park?
25% of adults in Merrionette Park have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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